WEGENER TO OFFER PRODUCT PREVIEW OF COMPEL II NETWORK CONTROL SYSTEM AT NAB2007

(2007-04-11) -
(April 11, 2007) – DULUTH, Georgia – Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced it will preview its COMPEL II Network Control System at the National Association of Broadcasters 2007 Convention (Booth #SU7915). The 4th generation system retains all patented features of WEGENER’s industry-leading COMPEL Network Control system while adding new functionality to enhance the user experience. The result is a flexible, open architecture system that provides simplified operations for dynamic media distribution to multiple locations for content providers, private network operators, and TV and radio broadcasters among other professionals.

“The COMPEL brand of point-to-multipoint network control has always emphasized flexibility from a high level point of view,” said Ned L. Mountain, President of WEGENER. “COMPEL II advances beyond its previous forms while ensuring that operators retain the dependable platform to control the operations of their video, audio and data applications. We have focused in several areas to improve network operations, such as multi-user access, interoperability with other network equipment and simplifying key operational tasks.”

Built upon an open architecture operating system, Compel II offers SQL database access to all internal functions and easy integration with network traffic and automation systems. Compel II is highly modular in design, providing extensive scaling and tailoring to fit the needs of specific networks. The web based user interface allows multiple, individually permissioned operators to simultaneously take control of their individual responsibilities for network operations.

WEGENER’s COMPEL® network control system has integrated control for video, audio & data to Satellite, Internet and WAN locations, offering targeted regional content delivery, content playout control, and blackouts/embargos enforcement for multi-site networks

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER (Wegener Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), is an international provider of digital solutions for video, audio, and IP data networks. Applications include IP data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music and financial information distribution. COMPEL, WEGENER's patented network control system, provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. COMPEL network control capability is integrated into WEGENER digital satellite receivers. WEGENER can be reached at +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com.


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This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Company intends that such forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates," and similar expressions, and include, for example, statements relating to expectations regarding future sales, income and cash flows. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: customer acceptance and effectiveness of recently introduced products, development of additional business for the Company’s digital video and audio transmission product lines, effectiveness of the sales organization, the successful development and introduction of new products in the future, delays in the conversion by private and broadcast networks to next generation digital broadcast equipment, acceptance by various networks of standards for digital broadcasting, the Company’s liquidity position and capital resources, general market conditions which may not improve during fiscal year 2007 and beyond, and success of the Company’s research and development efforts aimed at developing new products. Discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties are provided in detail in the Company’s periodic filings with the SEC, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Since these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company’s actual results could differ materially from expected results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.


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